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I joke about it but it is NOT funny. My wife can move loose things of any kind to a new and unknown location. How do you find those items, other then preventing them from being moved? Finding things can drive one crazy,
I know this isn't funny, it's probably annoying as heck.
My hubby is 6'5" I am 5'2". I can't reach nearly as high as he can (obviously) and so his 'storage' is all up high. He can't bend down so all mine is 'low'. In between is the stuff like car keys, wallets, whatever. Hubby is so spacey--(no dementia, just thinking of other things!) My kids are getting him a "TILE" which evidently attaches to all the things we lose and we can track them with our phones (if we can find them). They say they are sanity savers.
For your situation, I think the replacing "stuff" your wife wants to sort through with stuff you don't need/care about and keeping the important stuff up higher is a good plan.
You could also utilize ONE cupboard for all this stuff and put a really good childproofing device on the cabinet. I find that those worked really well and the kids gave up trying break into the kitchen cupboards.
PaulBern, welcome to the complex journey of living with a love one who has Alzheimer's/Dementia.
Best thing to do it to take those items that are really important, such as car keys, and find a place where your wife cannot reach or easily open. Place none important items out and let her keep busy with moving them about. Apparently your wife finds comfort with doing this.
If you are doing the cooking, place those regularly used items on the 2nd shelf of the cabinets or one that she cannot reach. But keep odd items on the first shelf to keep her busy. I think you are getting my drift here.
Oh, when placing items, such as car keys, into a new location.... tell yourself out-loud "I am putting the car keys on the cup-hook in the coat closet", hopefully that will you help you remember the new location :)
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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My hubby is 6'5" I am 5'2". I can't reach nearly as high as he can (obviously) and so his 'storage' is all up high. He can't bend down so all mine is 'low'. In between is the stuff like car keys, wallets, whatever. Hubby is so spacey--(no dementia, just thinking of other things!) My kids are getting him a "TILE" which evidently attaches to all the things we lose and we can track them with our phones (if we can find them). They say they are sanity savers.
For your situation, I think the replacing "stuff" your wife wants to sort through with stuff you don't need/care about and keeping the important stuff up higher is a good plan.
You could also utilize ONE cupboard for all this stuff and put a really good childproofing device on the cabinet. I find that those worked really well and the kids gave up trying break into the kitchen cupboards.
Here is one option, called "Tile": https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/products/mate
Best thing to do it to take those items that are really important, such as car keys, and find a place where your wife cannot reach or easily open. Place none important items out and let her keep busy with moving them about. Apparently your wife finds comfort with doing this.
If you are doing the cooking, place those regularly used items on the 2nd shelf of the cabinets or one that she cannot reach. But keep odd items on the first shelf to keep her busy. I think you are getting my drift here.
Oh, when placing items, such as car keys, into a new location.... tell yourself out-loud "I am putting the car keys on the cup-hook in the coat closet", hopefully that will you help you remember the new location :)